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"Right Historical Wrongs": US State To Pardon 100,000 Marijuana Convicts

Agence France-Presse | Monday June 17, 2024, Washington

Maryland's governor will issue a mass pardon of drug offenses, US media reported Sunday, in a far-reaching move forgiving 175,000 low-level marijuana convictions across multiple decades.

Dead Snake Found In Mess Food, Outrage At Bihar Engineering College

NDTV News Desk | Monday June 17, 2024, Patna

Ten students of a government engineering college in Bihar's Banka district had to be taken to a hospital last week after a dead snake was allegedly found in their mess food.

What Makes Task Of Security Forces Difficult In Latest J&K Terror Attacks

Written by Nazir Masoodi | Monday June 17, 2024, Poonch

A sense of unease hangs in the air of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch, even at a bustling marketplace.

Amid Strained Ties, PM Modi's Eid Message For Maldives President

NDTV News Desk | Monday June 17, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared greetings to the President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, even as relations between the two nations have soured since the pro-China president assumed office in November last year.

Gautam Adani Meets Bhutan PM, King; Signs Deal To Build 570 MW Hydro Plant

NDTV News Desk | Monday June 17, 2024, New Delhi

Billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani met the Prime Minister of Bhutan on Sunday and announced the signing of an agreement for a 570 MW green hydro plant in the country. Mr Adani also metBhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.

Indian Charged With Khalistani Terrorist's Murder Plot Brought To US: Report

Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2024, Washington

Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who is accused of being involved in murder-for-hire plot against a Khalistan terrorist, has been extradited from Czech Republic, media reports said Sunday.

Water Shortage Feared As Snow Persistence In Himalayas Hits Record Low

Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2024, New Delhi

The Hindu Kush Himalaya is experiencing significantly lower snow persistence this year, raising serious concern over water security for downstream communities, according to a new report.

Missing American Citizen's Body Found In Himachal Pradesh: Cops

Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2024, Manali

Three days after an American citizen went missing, his body was recovered in a ravine between Kee and Tashigang in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti district on Sunday, police said.

Man Charged For Assault, Unnatural Sex With Live-In Partner In Maharashtra: Cops

Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2024, Thane

A case has been registered against a 27-year-old man for allegedly beating up his live-in partner and subjecting her to unnatural sex in Maharashtra's Thane district, police said on Sunday.

After Human Finger Found In Ice Cream, Manufacturer's License Suspended

Asian News International | Monday June 17, 2024, Mumbai

The FSSAI Western Region office has suspended the license of an ice cream manufacturer in Pune after a 26-year-old doctor from Malad West alleged that he found a human finger in an ice cream cone on Wednesday.

2 Held In Noida Over Selling Juice Contaminated With Spit: Cops

Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2024, Noida

Two men were arrested for allegedly selling juice contaminated with their spits, police said on Sunday.

DRDO To Test Shoulder-Fired Air Defence Missiles At High-Altitudes

Asian News International | Monday June 17, 2024, New Delhi

Amid the large-scale requirement for shoulder-fired air defence missiles, DRDO is going to carry out trials of the indigenous shoulder-fired air defence missiles before handing them over to the Indian Army for user trials.

"Operation Street Safe": Cops Charge 670 People In Noida Over Public Drinking

Press Trust of India | Monday June 17, 2024, Noida

In a concerted effort to maintain public order, the Gautam Buddh Nagar Police conducted a daylong campaign and targeted individuals consuming alcohol in public spaces across Noida and Greater Noida, taking action against 670 people, officials said.

"Fake": Government Dismisses Reports Of Agnipath Scheme Relaunch on WhatsApp

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 17, 2024, New Delhi

The government on Sunday dismissed reports that the Agnipath Scheme has been relaunched, terming the social media message fake and clarifying no such decision to this effect was taken.

1st Trial Train Crosses World's Tallest Railway Bridge, Chenab: Union Railway Minister

Asian News International | Monday June 17, 2024, New Delhi

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Sunday that the first trial run of the Sangaldan-Reasi train was completed, a significant milestone of crossing the world's tallest railway bridge, Chenab.